Hernias

Hernias

When an organ pulls through a tear in the muscle or tissue holding it in place, a hernia results. For instance, a weak spot in the abdominal wall may be breached by the intestines.

Hernias are common in the area of your abdomen between your chest and hips, but they can also develop in the region of your upper thighs and groyne.

While most hernias don't pose a life-threatening hazard right away, they also don't go away on their own. Surgery may occasionally be necessary to avoid potentially serious side effects.

Hernia symptoms

An unsightly lump or protrusion in the afflicted region is the hernia's most prevalent symptom. For instance, if you have an inguinal hernia, you could feel a bump where your groyne and thigh connect on each side of your pubic bone.

When you're lying down, you could notice that the lump "disappears". When you're standing up, leaning over, or coughing, you have a greater chance of feeling your hernia through touch. There may also be discomfort or soreness in the vicinity of the bump.

Hiatal hernias, for example, may cause more specialised symptoms. These include chest discomfort, difficulty swallowing, and heartburn.

Hernias frequently have no symptoms. Unless it manifests itself during a standard physical examination or a medical examination for an unrelated issue, you might not be aware that you have a hernia.